If you’re looking for a good hunting load, Hornady black SST is awesome! In general I wouldn’t pay more for brass case unless you plan to reload. I will just shoot whatever is cheapest. the one and only Ammo type that I have ever had a dudd is tula. If you’re looking for something to stock up on anything that is laquer sealed cases will be fine.
First AK - Ammo question
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Right onBarnaul (previously packaged as brown/silver/golden Bear) is regarded as the gold standard for Russian ammo.
I've always liked Golden Tiger, but it's hard to find after ammo ban. Wolf is repackaged Tulamo, bottom of the barrel and dirty as hell... UNLESS it's 123 grain, then it's actually Barnaul.Wolf's "Military Classic" line in camo boxes is Barnaul as well.
Global Ordinance has been selling Bulgarian Circle 10 ammo from the Arsenal factory. It's beautiful and is of the level of Barnaul IMO.
As others have said, look for lacquer sealed cases. Many have sealed primers and necks, and that's nice for your long term ammo cans. The panic pricing of the ammo ban has subsided, and honestly the time is NOW to stock up on some of the good Russian food while you can @ prices that will seem a bargain soon enough.
The AK will do something to you that an AR just cannot. The sound of steel being shot, the simple beauty of design, the history behind it... add in the internet and trust me buy lots of ammo, because you'll have more AK's in no time. Don't fight it, it's pointless. lol
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